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Fix and Flip DSCR & Rental

Financing a 2-4 Unit Property: Bridge Loan or DSCR Loan?

Financing a 2-4 unit property typically comes down to two paths: a short-term bridge loan for..

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Tips and How-To's

What Rising Demand for Skilled Trades Means for Your Next Rehab

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Kiavi Investor Pulse: August 2026 Real Estate Market Trends and Financing Updates

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Financing House Flips with Conventional Loans

You know you’ll need a mortgage to buy a home or conduct real estate investing as a business. But..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

How to Flip a House in 8 Steps: Flipping Houses 101

About the author: G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor and co-founder of SparkRental.com,..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

7 Rehab Ideas to Add Value to Your Fix-and-Flip

Editors Note: This post was originally published on February 28, 2021, and has been updated to..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

House Flipping vs. Buy-and-Hold Investing

About the author: Luke Babich is a real estate investor in St. Louis, MO with over 24 units who..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

5 Secret Skills to Successful House Flipping

Adam Luehrs is a writer during the day and a voracious reader at night. He focuses mostly on..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Unlocking Your Path to Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in August 2019 and has been completely revamped..

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Fix and Flip DSCR & Rental Property Sourcing

Tips for Unearthing Motivated Sellers for Your Next Investment Property

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Helpful Online Resources for Real Estate Investors of Any Experience

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been completely revamped..

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Fix and Flip Getting Started

10 Must-Read Books for Fix-and-Flip Investors

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on March 28, 2019 and has been updated to..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Top 7 Software for Your Real Estate Investing

About the author: G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor who has owned dozens of investment..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

The 70% Rule in House Flipping: How to Use It (and When to Break It)

Editor's Note - Updated July 2026: This post has been updated to include current Q1 2026..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Boosting Real Estate Profits Using the Velocity of Money

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been completely..

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